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A tale of two cities: Just how do Tauranga and Rotorua compare?

They're so close yet could hardly be any different.

Mike Delany joins Steamers coaching team

From player to coach, Mike Delany is looking forward to his new role.

Special ties to Māori All Blacks side

The Māori All Blacks play Fiji in Rotorua on July 20 and one man has a special connection.

Baywide Rugby: Premier 1 heats up

Bay of Plenty set for another riveting round of rugby with home semifinals up for grabs.

Luuka Jones home training and celebrating in the Bay

Kayaker Luuka Jones is back in the Bay after winning silver at ICF canoe slalom World Cup.

Comment: Baby uplift saga raises pertinent questions

COMMENT: Change must start at the top in NZ's horrific saga of uplifting newborn babies.

Celebrating Māori through rugby league

Rotorua will host the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tuakana Tournament later this year

High Court jury temporarily stood down in trial over 46kg of cocaine

On trial are Deni Cavallo, 46, a Serbian national, and Mario Habulin, 46, from Croatia.

Bay of Plenty principals concerned for leadership future

Proposed increases for most primary principals are smaller proportionately than teachers'.

Cocaine bust: Two men admit charges

Pair admit charges ahead of cocaine trial.

Boxing: Rotorua's Richardson falls short

Emile Richardson and Ryan Scaife went head-to-head in a much anticipated match-up.

Mud, sweat and glory for Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui beat Rotoiti 83-5 in the Baywide Women's Championship final.

Opinion: It's okay to kōrero, it's okay to be Māori

There are avenues for the those who complain about the use of te reo.

10 of the biggest money mistakes you can make

What are our biggest money mistakes and how do we fix them?

Opinion: We need to build up and better support our youth

Teachers, counsellors, coaches, leaders, family and friends all have a part to play.

Men killed in Bay of Plenty train crash named

The two men killed in a horrific train crash on Wednesday have been named.

Baywide Rugby: Women enter phase two

The Baywide women's rugby competition enters round two and there is plenty to play for.

Matariki - more than Māori New Year for Tauranga artist

Tauranga artist takes on past, present and future in an exhibition.